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Wheeling West Virginia Map

Explore Wheeling, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Wheeling, West Virginia

How to Use This Wheeling, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wheeling, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Wheeling.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityWheeling
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyOhio County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.073753
Longitude-80.696027
Population27,052
Density758.2 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code26003
Area Code304
County SeatWheeling
School DistrictOhio County School District

About Wheeling, West Virginia

Wheeling is a locality in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 27,052. The population density is 758.2 people per km². Wheeling is located at 40.0738°N, 80.6960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wheeling is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 26003.

Wheeling occupies a landscape defined by the persistent flow of Wheeling Creek as it carves through the rugged terrain. It lies 25.5 miles south-southwest of Weirton, WV (from Weirton, WV: bearing 196°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north of Moundsville. The land surrounding Wheeling rises into steep slopes and deep depressions, including the nearby topography of Stackyard Hollow. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains frames the horizon, reminding observers of the vast, ancient geology that governs the region. Residents often find respite at 13th Street Park, a quiet green space that serves as a common ground for those living amidst the dense woodlands. For those seeking a wider vista of still water, Schenk Lake remains the primary destination for local recreation.

Wheeling emerged as a vital transit point, its development shaped by the necessity of moving goods across the uneven ground of the interior. The local economy transitioned from early industrial ventures to a diverse landscape of manufacturing and professional services that persist to this day. Coal and steel once defined the rhythm of labor here, leaving behind an architectural legacy of sturdy brick and stone that endures in the downtown core. The industrious spirit of the past remains visible in the preserved storefronts and the infrastructure that manages the movement of people across the hills. Even as the nature of work changes, the residents maintain a practical, grounded approach to commerce that honors the labor-intensive history of the region.

Cultural identity in Wheeling is anchored by a sense of endurance and a quiet, persistent pride in its regional heritage. Landmarks like the Wheeling Suspension Bridge stand as a testament to the engineering ambition that once connected this locality to the wider world. The calendar is punctuated by local events that draw neighbors together, fostering a sense of community that defies the isolation of the surrounding ridges. Notable figures such as the actress Eleanor Steber have carried the influence of the region to international stages, reflecting the hidden refinement found in these inland spaces. Life here follows the cadence of the seasons, where the light at dusk catches the sharp angles of the hillside, casting long, contemplative shadows over the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • St. Michael Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 090° E
  • Oglebay Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 046° NE
  • Studio 66 (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 252° W
  • Mingo Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 285° W
  • Fort Henry State Historic Site (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 261° W
  • West Virginia Independence Hall (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 244° SW
  • Suicide Hill (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 231° SW
  • Heritage Port Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 254° W
  • Wheeling Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 130° SE
  • Bennett Memorial Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 239° SW
  • Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.9 mi, 286° W · 6,562 acres
  • AMC CLASSIC Ohio Valley Mall 11 (Cinema) — 9.2 mi, 268° W
  • West Alexander Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 076° E
  • Grave Creek Indian Mound (Historic Ruins) — 11.1 mi, 193° S
  • Barkcamp State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 264° W
  • Ryerson Station State Park (State Park) — 17.6 mi, 135° SE
  • Meadowcroft Rockshelter (Historic Ruins) — 18.2 mi, 036° NE
  • Jets Stadium (Stadium) — 18.8 mi, 268° W
  • Fort Steuben (Attraction) — 20.1 mi, 013° N
  • Clark Gable (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 311° NW
  • World West Galleries (Gallery) — 24.7 mi, 074° E
  • Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Museum) — 25.7 mi, 068° E
  • Belmont County Museum (Museum) — 26.1 mi, 258° W
  • Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 28.8 mi, 216° SW · 243k acres

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About This Wheeling Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wheeling, West Virginia. Coordinates: 40.073753, -80.696027. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Wheeling includes the ZIP code (26003), telephone area code (304), county seat of Ohio County (Wheeling), and school district assignment (Ohio County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.